Halal: made from plants, minerals, synthetically or by microbes, with no animal or alcohol source in normal production.
Depends on the source: can be made from plants or from animals (including pork). It is halal only if the source is plant-based or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia, so check the source or look for a halal certificate.
Scholars differ: Muslim scholars or halal certifiers hold different views. The reason is explained under the additive so you can follow the view you are convinced of or ask a scholar you trust.
E101Halal
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)ColourE102Halal
TartrazineColourE104Halal
Quinoline yellowColourE110Halal
Sunset Yellow FCFColourE120Scholars differ
Cochineal, carminic acid, carminesColourWhy?
Made from crushed cochineal insects. Scholars differ: many Hanafi and Shafi'i scholars do not permit eating insects, so they consider it impermissible, while Maliki scholars and some contemporary fatwa bodies permit it because it is not impure and is used in tiny amounts. Many halal certifiers avoid it to be cautious.
E122Halal
Azorubine, carmoisineColourE124Halal
Ponceau 4R, cochineal red AColourE127Halal
ErythrosineColourE129Halal
Allura Red ACColourE131Halal
Patent Blue VColourE132Halal
Indigotine, indigo carmineColourE133Halal
Brilliant Blue FCFColourE140Halal
Chlorophylls and chlorophyllinsColourE141Halal
Copper complexes of chlorophyllsColourE150aHalal
Plain caramelColourE150bHalal
Caustic sulphite caramelColourE150cHalal
Ammonia caramelColourE150dHalal
Sulphite ammonia caramelColourE151Halal
Brilliant Black BNColourE153Halal
Vegetable carbonColourE160aDepends on the source
CarotenesColourWhy?
The colour itself is usually plant-based or synthetic, but it is often supplied in gelatin beadlets or with other carriers. Halal if the carrier is halal.
E160bHalal
Annatto, bixin, norbixinColourE160cHalal
Paprika extractColourE160dDepends on the source
LycopeneColourWhy?
The colour itself is usually plant-based or synthetic, but it is often supplied in gelatin beadlets or with other carriers. Halal if the carrier is halal.
E160eDepends on the source
Beta-apo-8'-carotenalColourWhy?
The colour itself is usually plant-based or synthetic, but it is often supplied in gelatin beadlets or with other carriers. Halal if the carrier is halal.
E161bDepends on the source
LuteinColourWhy?
The colour itself is usually plant-based or synthetic, but it is often supplied in gelatin beadlets or with other carriers. Halal if the carrier is halal.
E161gDepends on the source
CanthaxanthinColourWhy?
The colour itself is usually plant-based or synthetic, but it is often supplied in gelatin beadlets or with other carriers. Halal if the carrier is halal.
E162Halal
Beetroot red, betaninColourE163Halal
AnthocyaninsColourE170Halal
Calcium carbonateColourE171Halal
Titanium dioxideColourE172Halal
Iron oxides and hydroxidesColourE180Halal
Litholrubine BKColourE200Halal
Sorbic acidPreservativeE202Halal
Potassium sorbatePreservativeE210Halal
Benzoic acidPreservativeE211Halal
Sodium benzoatePreservativeE212Halal
Potassium benzoatePreservativeE213Halal
Calcium benzoatePreservativeE214Halal
Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoatePreservativeE215Halal
Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoatePreservativeE218Halal
Methyl p-hydroxybenzoatePreservativeE219Halal
Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoatePreservativeE220Halal
Sulphur dioxidePreservativeE221Halal
Sodium sulphitePreservativeE222Halal
Sodium hydrogen sulphitePreservativeE223Halal
Sodium metabisulphitePreservativeE224Halal
Potassium metabisulphitePreservativeE226Halal
Calcium sulphitePreservativeE227Halal
Calcium hydrogen sulphitePreservativeE228Halal
Potassium hydrogen sulphitePreservativeE234Halal
NisinPreservativeE235Halal
NatamycinPreservativeE239Halal
Hexamethylene tetraminePreservativeE242Halal
Dimethyl dicarbonatePreservativeE243Halal
Ethyl lauroyl arginatePreservativeE249Halal
Potassium nitritePreservativeE250Halal
Sodium nitritePreservativeE251Halal
Sodium nitratePreservativeE252Halal
Potassium nitratePreservativeE280Halal
Propionic acidPreservativeE281Halal
Sodium propionatePreservativeE282Halal
Calcium propionatePreservativeE283Halal
Potassium propionatePreservativeE284Halal
Boric acidPreservativeE285Halal
Sodium tetraborate (borax)PreservativeE1105Halal
LysozymePreservativeWhy?
An enzyme obtained from egg white, so it is halal.
E300Halal
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)AntioxidantE301Halal
Sodium ascorbateAntioxidantE302Halal
Calcium ascorbateAntioxidantE304Depends on the source
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid (ascorbyl palmitate)AntioxidantWhy?
Made from ascorbic acid and fatty acids, usually palm oil, but the fatty acids can be animal-derived. Halal if the fatty acids are plant-based.
E306Halal
Tocopherol-rich extract (vitamin E)AntioxidantE307Halal
Alpha-tocopherolAntioxidantE308Halal
Gamma-tocopherolAntioxidantE309Halal
Delta-tocopherolAntioxidantE310Halal
Propyl gallateAntioxidantE315Halal
Erythorbic acidAntioxidantE316Halal
Sodium erythorbateAntioxidantE319Halal
Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)AntioxidantE320Halal
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)AntioxidantE321Halal
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)AntioxidantE392Halal
Extracts of rosemaryAntioxidantE586Halal
4-HexylresorcinolAntioxidantE420Halal
SorbitolSweetenerE421Halal
MannitolSweetenerE950Halal
Acesulfame KSweetenerE951Halal
AspartameSweetenerE952Halal
Cyclamic acid and its saltsSweetenerE953Halal
IsomaltSweetenerE954Halal
Saccharin and its saltsSweetenerE955Halal
SucraloseSweetenerE957Halal
ThaumatinSweetenerE959Halal
Neohesperidine DCSweetenerE960Halal
Steviol glycosides (stevia)SweetenerE961Halal
NeotameSweetenerE962Halal
Salt of aspartame-acesulfameSweetenerE964Halal
Polyglycitol syrupSweetenerE965Halal
MaltitolSweetenerE966Halal
LactitolSweetenerWhy?
May be made from milk (whey or lactose), which is halal.
E967Halal
XylitolSweetenerE968Halal
ErythritolSweetenerE969Halal
AdvantameSweetenerE322Halal
LecithinsEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Usually from soya, sunflower or egg, all of which are halal.
E400Halal
Alginic acidEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE401Halal
Sodium alginateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE402Halal
Potassium alginateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE403Halal
Ammonium alginateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE404Halal
Calcium alginateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE405Halal
Propane-1,2-diol alginateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE406Halal
AgarEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE407Halal
CarrageenanEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE407aHalal
Processed eucheuma seaweedEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE410Halal
Locust bean gum (carob gum)Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE412Halal
Guar gumEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE413Halal
TragacanthEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE414Halal
Acacia gum (gum arabic)Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE415Halal
Xanthan gumEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE416Halal
Karaya gumEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE417Halal
Tara gumEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE418Halal
Gellan gumEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE425Halal
KonjacEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE426Halal
Soybean hemicelluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE427Halal
Cassia gumEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE432Depends on the source
Polysorbate 20Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E433Depends on the source
Polysorbate 80Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E434Depends on the source
Polysorbate 40Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E435Depends on the source
Polysorbate 60Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E436Depends on the source
Polysorbate 65Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E440Halal
PectinsEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE441Scholars differ
Gelatin (not an EU/UK E-number)Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Gelatin is made from the skin and bones of animals or from fish. From fish or halal-slaughtered animals it is halal, and pork gelatin is not accepted by any halal certifier. Some Hanafi scholars hold that complete chemical transformation (istihalah) makes gelatin from non-slaughtered cattle permissible; most certification bodies do not accept this. Gelatin is not an E-number in the UK or EU, but 'E441' appears on some imported products.
E442Depends on the source
Ammonium phosphatidesEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E444Halal
Sucrose acetate isobutyrateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE445Depends on the source
Glycerol esters of wood rosinsEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Glycerol can be made from plant oils, synthetically, or from animal fat (including pork). Halal if plant-based, synthetic or from halal-slaughtered animals.
E460Halal
CelluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE461Halal
Methyl celluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE462Halal
Ethyl celluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE463Halal
Hydroxypropyl celluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE464Halal
Hydroxypropyl methyl celluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE465Halal
Ethyl methyl celluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE466Halal
Carboxy methyl celluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE468Halal
Crosslinked sodium carboxy methyl celluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE469Halal
Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl celluloseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE470aDepends on the source
Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acidsEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E470bDepends on the source
Magnesium salts of fatty acidsEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E471Depends on the source
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E472aDepends on the source
Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglyceridesEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E472bDepends on the source
Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglyceridesEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E472cDepends on the source
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglyceridesEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E472dDepends on the source
Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglyceridesEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E472eDepends on the source
Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (DATEM)Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E472fDepends on the source
Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglyceridesEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E473Depends on the source
Sucrose esters of fatty acidsEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E474Depends on the source
SucroglyceridesEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E475Depends on the source
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acidsEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E476Depends on the source
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR)Emulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Glycerol can be made from plant oils, synthetically, or from animal fat (including pork). Halal if plant-based, synthetic or from halal-slaughtered animals.
E477Depends on the source
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acidsEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E479bDepends on the source
Thermally oxidised soya bean oil with mono- and diglyceridesEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E481Depends on the source
Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E482Depends on the source
Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E483Depends on the source
Stearyl tartrateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E491Depends on the source
Sorbitan monostearateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E492Depends on the source
Sorbitan tristearateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E493Depends on the source
Sorbitan monolaurateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E494Depends on the source
Sorbitan monooleateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E495Depends on the source
Sorbitan monopalmitateEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E1103Halal
InvertaseEmulsifier / stabiliser / thickenerE260Halal
Acetic acidAcid, salt or other additiveE261Halal
Potassium acetateAcid, salt or other additiveE262Halal
Sodium acetateAcid, salt or other additiveE263Halal
Calcium acetateAcid, salt or other additiveE270Halal
Lactic acidAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
May be made from milk (whey or lactose), which is halal.
E290Halal
Carbon dioxideAcid, salt or other additiveE296Halal
Malic acidAcid, salt or other additiveE297Halal
Fumaric acidAcid, salt or other additiveE325Halal
Sodium lactateAcid, salt or other additiveE326Halal
Potassium lactateAcid, salt or other additiveE327Halal
Calcium lactateAcid, salt or other additiveE330Halal
Citric acidAcid, salt or other additiveE331Halal
Sodium citratesAcid, salt or other additiveE332Halal
Potassium citratesAcid, salt or other additiveE333Halal
Calcium citratesAcid, salt or other additiveE334Scholars differ
Tartaric acidAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Often obtained from by-products of wine-making. Many scholars accept it because it has completely changed and is not intoxicating (istihalah), while some certifiers require it to come from non-wine sources such as unfermented grapes or synthesis.
E335Scholars differ
Sodium tartratesAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Often obtained from by-products of wine-making. Many scholars accept it because it has completely changed and is not intoxicating (istihalah), while some certifiers require it to come from non-wine sources such as unfermented grapes or synthesis.
E336Scholars differ
Potassium tartrates (cream of tartar)Acid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Often obtained from by-products of wine-making. Many scholars accept it because it has completely changed and is not intoxicating (istihalah), while some certifiers require it to come from non-wine sources such as unfermented grapes or synthesis.
E337Scholars differ
Sodium potassium tartrateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Often obtained from by-products of wine-making. Many scholars accept it because it has completely changed and is not intoxicating (istihalah), while some certifiers require it to come from non-wine sources such as unfermented grapes or synthesis.
E338Halal
Phosphoric acidAcid, salt or other additiveE339Halal
Sodium phosphatesAcid, salt or other additiveE340Halal
Potassium phosphatesAcid, salt or other additiveE341Depends on the source
Calcium phosphatesAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Usually mineral, but can be made from animal bones. Halal if mineral or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia.
E343Halal
Magnesium phosphatesAcid, salt or other additiveE350Halal
Sodium malatesAcid, salt or other additiveE351Halal
Potassium malateAcid, salt or other additiveE352Halal
Calcium malatesAcid, salt or other additiveE353Scholars differ
Metatartaric acidAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Often obtained from by-products of wine-making. Many scholars accept it because it has completely changed and is not intoxicating (istihalah), while some certifiers require it to come from non-wine sources such as unfermented grapes or synthesis.
E354Scholars differ
Calcium tartrateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Often obtained from by-products of wine-making. Many scholars accept it because it has completely changed and is not intoxicating (istihalah), while some certifiers require it to come from non-wine sources such as unfermented grapes or synthesis.
E355Halal
Adipic acidAcid, salt or other additiveE356Halal
Sodium adipateAcid, salt or other additiveE357Halal
Potassium adipateAcid, salt or other additiveE363Halal
Succinic acidAcid, salt or other additiveE380Halal
Triammonium citrateAcid, salt or other additiveE385Halal
Calcium disodium EDTAAcid, salt or other additiveE422Depends on the source
Glycerol (glycerine)Acid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Glycerol can be made from plant oils, synthetically, or from animal fat (including pork). Halal if plant-based, synthetic or from halal-slaughtered animals.
E423Halal
Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabicAcid, salt or other additiveE450Halal
DiphosphatesAcid, salt or other additiveE451Halal
TriphosphatesAcid, salt or other additiveE452Halal
PolyphosphatesAcid, salt or other additiveE459Halal
Beta-cyclodextrinAcid, salt or other additiveE499Halal
Stigmasterol-rich plant sterolsAcid, salt or other additiveE500Halal
Sodium carbonatesAcid, salt or other additiveE501Halal
Potassium carbonatesAcid, salt or other additiveE503Halal
Ammonium carbonatesAcid, salt or other additiveE504Halal
Magnesium carbonatesAcid, salt or other additiveE507Halal
Hydrochloric acidAcid, salt or other additiveE508Halal
Potassium chlorideAcid, salt or other additiveE509Halal
Calcium chlorideAcid, salt or other additiveE511Halal
Magnesium chlorideAcid, salt or other additiveE512Halal
Stannous chlorideAcid, salt or other additiveE513Halal
Sulphuric acidAcid, salt or other additiveE514Halal
Sodium sulphatesAcid, salt or other additiveE515Halal
Potassium sulphatesAcid, salt or other additiveE516Halal
Calcium sulphateAcid, salt or other additiveE517Halal
Ammonium sulphateAcid, salt or other additiveE520Halal
Aluminium sulphateAcid, salt or other additiveE521Halal
Aluminium sodium sulphateAcid, salt or other additiveE522Halal
Aluminium potassium sulphateAcid, salt or other additiveE523Halal
Aluminium ammonium sulphateAcid, salt or other additiveE524Halal
Sodium hydroxideAcid, salt or other additiveE525Halal
Potassium hydroxideAcid, salt or other additiveE526Halal
Calcium hydroxideAcid, salt or other additiveE527Halal
Ammonium hydroxideAcid, salt or other additiveE528Halal
Magnesium hydroxideAcid, salt or other additiveE529Halal
Calcium oxideAcid, salt or other additiveE530Halal
Magnesium oxideAcid, salt or other additiveE535Halal
Sodium ferrocyanideAcid, salt or other additiveE536Halal
Potassium ferrocyanideAcid, salt or other additiveE538Halal
Calcium ferrocyanideAcid, salt or other additiveE541Halal
Sodium aluminium phosphateAcid, salt or other additiveE542Depends on the source
Edible bone phosphate (not authorised in the UK)Acid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Made from animal bones. Halal only if the bones come from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Not authorised in the UK today, but it may appear on imported products.
E551Halal
Silicon dioxideAcid, salt or other additiveE552Halal
Calcium silicateAcid, salt or other additiveE553aHalal
Magnesium silicateAcid, salt or other additiveE553bHalal
TalcAcid, salt or other additiveE554Halal
Sodium aluminium silicateAcid, salt or other additiveE555Halal
Potassium aluminium silicateAcid, salt or other additiveE570Depends on the source
Fatty acids (stearic acid)Acid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Made from fatty acids and/or glycerol, which can come from plants or from animals (including pork). Halal only if made from plant fats or from animals slaughtered according to Sharia. Ask for the source or look for a halal certificate.
E574Halal
Gluconic acidAcid, salt or other additiveE575Halal
Glucono delta-lactoneAcid, salt or other additiveE576Halal
Sodium gluconateAcid, salt or other additiveE577Halal
Potassium gluconateAcid, salt or other additiveE578Halal
Calcium gluconateAcid, salt or other additiveE579Halal
Ferrous gluconateAcid, salt or other additiveE585Halal
Ferrous lactateAcid, salt or other additiveE620Depends on the source
Glutamic acidAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Usually made by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars. Halal if the growth media and processing aids are halal; occasionally made from animal protein.
E621Depends on the source
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Acid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Usually made by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars. Halal if the growth media and processing aids are halal; occasionally made from animal protein.
E622Depends on the source
Monopotassium glutamateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Usually made by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars. Halal if the growth media and processing aids are halal; occasionally made from animal protein.
E623Depends on the source
Calcium diglutamateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Usually made by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars. Halal if the growth media and processing aids are halal; occasionally made from animal protein.
E624Depends on the source
Monoammonium glutamateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Usually made by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars. Halal if the growth media and processing aids are halal; occasionally made from animal protein.
E625Depends on the source
Magnesium diglutamateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Usually made by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars. Halal if the growth media and processing aids are halal; occasionally made from animal protein.
E626Depends on the source
Guanylic acidAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E627Depends on the source
Disodium guanylateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E628Depends on the source
Dipotassium guanylateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E629Depends on the source
Calcium guanylateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E630Depends on the source
Inosinic acidAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E631Depends on the source
Disodium inosinateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E632Depends on the source
Dipotassium inosinateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E633Depends on the source
Calcium inosinateAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E634Depends on the source
Calcium 5'-ribonucleotidesAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E635Depends on the source
Disodium 5'-ribonucleotidesAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Flavour enhancers made from yeast, fish or meat extracts. Halal if from yeast (not brewer's yeast from beer), fish, or halal-slaughtered animals.
E640Depends on the source
Glycine and its sodium saltAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Made by fermentation or synthesis (halal), or by breaking down animal protein such as gelatin, feathers or hair. Ask for the source.
E641Depends on the source
L-leucineAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Made by fermentation or synthesis (halal), or by breaking down animal protein such as gelatin, feathers or hair. Ask for the source.
E650Halal
Zinc acetateAcid, salt or other additiveE900Halal
DimethylpolysiloxaneAcid, salt or other additiveE901Halal
BeeswaxAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Produced by bees, so it is halal.
E902Halal
Candelilla waxAcid, salt or other additiveE903Halal
Carnauba waxAcid, salt or other additiveE904Scholars differ
ShellacAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
A resin secreted by the lac insect, used as a glaze on sweets, fruit and tablets. Most scholars and certifiers permit it, comparing it to honey as a secretion rather than part of the insect; some are cautious. It is sometimes dissolved in alcohol, which certifiers check.
E905Halal
Microcrystalline waxAcid, salt or other additiveE907Halal
Hydrogenated poly-1-deceneAcid, salt or other additiveE914Halal
Oxidised polyethylene waxAcid, salt or other additiveE920Scholars differ
L-cysteineAcid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Made by fermentation or synthesis (halal), or from feathers or hair. Cysteine from human hair is not permissible. Cysteine from the feathers of birds that were not slaughtered according to Sharia is disputed; many certifiers accept only microbial or synthetic sources.
E927bHalal
CarbamideAcid, salt or other additiveE938Halal
ArgonAcid, salt or other additiveE939Halal
HeliumAcid, salt or other additiveE941Halal
NitrogenAcid, salt or other additiveE942Halal
Nitrous oxideAcid, salt or other additiveE943aHalal
ButaneAcid, salt or other additiveE943bHalal
Iso-butaneAcid, salt or other additiveE944Halal
PropaneAcid, salt or other additiveE948Halal
OxygenAcid, salt or other additiveE949Halal
HydrogenAcid, salt or other additiveE999Halal
Quillaia extractAcid, salt or other additiveE1200Halal
PolydextroseAcid, salt or other additiveE1201Halal
PolyvinylpyrrolidoneAcid, salt or other additiveE1202Halal
PolyvinylpolypyrrolidoneAcid, salt or other additiveE1203Halal
Polyvinyl alcoholAcid, salt or other additiveE1204Halal
PullulanAcid, salt or other additiveE1205Halal
Basic methacrylate copolymerAcid, salt or other additiveE1206Halal
Neutral methacrylate copolymerAcid, salt or other additiveE1207Halal
Anionic methacrylate copolymerAcid, salt or other additiveE1208Halal
Polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymerAcid, salt or other additiveE1209Halal
Polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol graft copolymerAcid, salt or other additiveE1404Halal
Oxidised starchAcid, salt or other additiveE1410Halal
Monostarch phosphateAcid, salt or other additiveE1412Halal
Distarch phosphateAcid, salt or other additiveE1413Halal
Phosphated distarch phosphateAcid, salt or other additiveE1414Halal
Acetylated distarch phosphateAcid, salt or other additiveE1420Halal
Acetylated starchAcid, salt or other additiveE1422Halal
Acetylated distarch adipateAcid, salt or other additiveE1440Halal
Hydroxypropyl starchAcid, salt or other additiveE1442Halal
Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphateAcid, salt or other additiveE1450Halal
Starch sodium octenyl succinateAcid, salt or other additiveE1451Halal
Acetylated oxidised starchAcid, salt or other additiveE1452Halal
Starch aluminium octenyl succinateAcid, salt or other additiveE1505Halal
Triethyl citrateAcid, salt or other additiveE1517Depends on the source
Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin)Acid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Glycerol can be made from plant oils, synthetically, or from animal fat (including pork). Halal if plant-based, synthetic or from halal-slaughtered animals.
E1518Depends on the source
Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)Acid, salt or other additiveWhy?
Glycerol can be made from plant oils, synthetically, or from animal fat (including pork). Halal if plant-based, synthetic or from halal-slaughtered animals.
E1519Halal
Benzyl alcoholAcid, salt or other additiveE1520Halal
Propane-1,2-diol (propylene glycol)Acid, salt or other additiveE1521Halal
Polyethylene glycolAcid, salt or other additive